green technology
D-Link Introduces Greener Wi-Fi August 5th, 2008
New Wireless Routers Use Up to 41% Less Energy
When you're done using your PC, you turn it off, right? But what about your wireless router? Do you turn that off, too? If you're like most people (or businesses), you probably leave your Wi-Fi running 24-7....more
Dell Introduces Its Greenest PC August 1st, 2008
New Studio Hybrid Uses 70% Less Power Than Traditional Desktop PCs
First announced back in May, Dell has now introduced what it calls its greenest desktop computer. The new Studio Hybrid is not only Dell's smallest-sized desktop, it's also its most energy-efficient. It uses 70% less...more
Another Way to Recycle (or Sell) Your Electronics July 31st, 2008
Gazelle Offers to Buy or Recycle Your Old Devices
Even though I have written about ways to recycle your old electronics several times, I still have a few old devices gathering dust here on my desk. So when an electronics recycling website called Second...more
A Greener iPhone July 29th, 2008
Latest Device Built More Responsibly
More than a million 3G iPhones were sold in the U.S. in the three days following the hot new device's release, a victory not just for Apple, but also for green electronics. Not that Apple is...more
How to Buy a Greener TV July 24th, 2008
Save Energy, Save the Environment with These Simple Guidelines
My friend Joe recently suffered a terrible tragedy: lightning struck near his house, and the resulting energy surge fried his coffee maker, alarm clock, old VCR and, worst of all, three TV sets. And so Joe...more
Greener Business Cards a Click Away July 4th, 2008
Moo Offers Recycled-Paper Business Cards with Your Images
If you're an artist, photographer or crafter, Moo.com now offers a new way to order business cards -- using your own designs -- on recycled paper. Like all of Moo's printing products, you can upload your...more
Greenpeace grades the greenest electronics July 3rd, 2008
Sony Ericsson phones top the list; Nintendo and Microsoft at the bottom
For the eighth time in the last two years, Greenpeace has ranked electronics manufactuers according to their policies and manufacturing procedures to come up with a list of the "greenest" electronics makers. Companies were ranked on...more
Segway Sales Scooting Along June 19th, 2008
High Gas Prices Help Spur Sales of Personal Transportation Devices
Gas prices high enough for ya? You're not alone. But some people and businesses are taking action. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, high gas prices have pushed sales of electric-powered Segway...more
Green Hard Drive Saves Power While Backing Up Your Computer June 16th, 2008
Guardian MAXimus Uses 50% Less Power Than Other External Hard Drives
I learned long ago that hooking a good external hard drive up to my computer is the best way to avoid losing my files, digital photos, videos and other important records. External hard drives don't use...more
Green Camera Comes with Green Promotion June 4th, 2008
Buy a Nikon Coolpix, Offset 2 Tons of Carbon Dioxide
Are you in the market for a new digital camera? Would you like the greenest camera possible? Well, if that's the case, then Nikon and Ritz Camera would like to offer you a camera that...more
